Green card holders in the US are now facing fresh anxieties. Earlier, the primary struggle was the long wait from an H-1B visa to obtaining a green card.
Once the green card was secured, many believed they were just five years away from American citizenship.
However, under Trump's new administration, immigration attorneys fear that the path from green card to citizenship might be significantly delayed.
There is speculation that the Trump administration might deliberately extend the wait time for citizenship to promote the demand for a $5 million "Gold Card" for wealthy investors.
By making American citizenship appear more exclusive and costly, the government aims to project the image that US citizenship is a privilege that comes with a high price tag.
If such policies are implemented, green card holders would be forced to live in the US as foreigners for an extended period. This would not only delay their right to vote but also restrict their ability to fully integrate into American society.
Many fear that this strategy could turn the American dream into an endless waiting game, leaving green card holders in a state of uncertainty and insecurity.
